The High Commission of Dominica in London is Dominica’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Dominican nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7370 5194 |
| Fax | +44 20 7373 8743 |
| info@dominicahighcommission.co.uk | |
| Website | www.dominicahighcommission.co.uk |
| Head of Mission | Loreen Bannis-Roberts, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 3 October (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Dominican public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
The high commission is located at 1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the mission’s website and bring originals with copies.
About the Dominican High Commission in London
Loreen Bannis-Roberts heads the high commission as high commissioner; the FCDO list gives 10 September 2025 as the start date.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Dominican passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the mission’s website first.
Closing days
Expect the high commission to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday and on Dominica’s national day (3 October). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Dominican citizens should call the high commission on +44 20 7370 5194. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Dominica in the United Kingdom
Dominica in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Dominica (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Dominica in London
What is the address of the Dominican High Commission in the UK?
At 1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW.
When is the Dominican High Commission in London open?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Dominica to the UK?
Loreen Bannis-Roberts (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
Is the Dominican High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 3 October for Dominica; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.dominicahighcommission.co.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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